A review by demeryg
Notes from a Dead House by Fyodor Dostoevsky

challenging funny informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

This is the first Dostoevsky that I’ve read. I found it hard to speed through, and had to pace myself with two chapters a pet sitting. 
I also found reading the forward VERY helpful to glean some context about Dostoevsky’s background and life before hard labor camp.